In 2015, urai signed a developmental deal with wwe, being assigned to nxt under the ring name asuka, making her the first japanese female wrestler signed with the company in over 20 years Kanako urai (september 26, 1981) is a japanese professional wrestler currently signed to world wrestling entertainment (wwe) on the raw brand under the ring name asuka She won the nxt women's championship in 2016 (with her reign of 510 days being the longest in that title's history), and was moved to wwe's main roster in 2017.
Wwe superstar asuka's official profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights and more! Get the latest news, gossip, photos, interviews, rumors, and spoilers. Before making her comeback on wwe raw on june 16, 2025, asuka had been out of the ring for over a year
Her absence was due to a knee injury she suffered back in 2024. Check out notable facts on wwe superstar asuka's life, legacy, and career titles. The empress of tomorrow is still recovering from knee surgery though her. The latest news on asuka, the empress of tomorrow, former raw women’s champion and nxt women’s champion
